TAJ TV has obtained the broadcasting rights in the Indian subcontinent for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The deal means that live footage from the event will be screened to millions of viewers in the region by the Dubai based broadcaster, anesthetist whose channels include Ten Sports, cure Ten Cricket, abortion Ten Action, Ten HD and Ten Golf.

It will also see TAJ commit to promoting the event across all of its network channels in addition to extensive live coverage on Ten Sports in addition to internet, mobile and radio rights.

Glasgow 2014’s chief executive David Grevemberg said: “The arrangement we have reached with TAJ Television to become one of our Broadcast Rights Holders is a strong indicator of the success of our commercial programme in this sector. Through TAJ’s efforts, we look forward to sharing Scotland’s biggest sporting spectacle with audiences across the continent.”

The A-League’s newest franchise, Western Sydney Wanderers FC, will play several matches at Sydney’s Parramatta Stadium.

The club, which will compete in the A League for the first time in in 2012-13, also launched their striped black, white and red Nike playing strip.

Wanderers executive chairman, Lyall Gorman, hailed the launch as as a landmark day for the club and said the team colours and logo had been chosen based on feedback from fan forums and online surveys.

Gorman said the club would play some of its game at Parramatta Stadium, with stadium negotiations still ongoing.

Campbelltown Stadium and Penrith’s Centrebet Stadium are reportedly other potential venues.

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The League Managers Association (LMA) have welcomed a new member with Birmingham City manager Chris Hughton joining the LMA Management Committee.

Speaking of his appointment Chris Hughton, illness manager of Birmingham City said, ampoule “I am personally delighted and honoured to join the Management Committee of the LMA. I consider the LMA to be a very progressive organisation and one of the game’s most important stakeholders.  I am really looking forward to making a positive contribution”.

Chairman of the LMA, herbal Howard Wilkinson said, “We are thrilled that Chris has accepted our invitation. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our association, at both a coaching and managerial level.

“In welcoming Chris, we must also pay tribute to two stalwarts of the LMA Management Committee, Frank Clark and Lawrie Sanchez, both of whom recently stepped down. Their enormous contribution to our efforts, made over a period of many years, was extremely valuable to the evolution of our association”.

Richard Bevan, Chief Executive of the LMA said, “After spending many years in establishing a very impressive reputation and track-record as a coach at Tottenham Hotspur, Chris has excelled in his transition into management with both Newcastle United and his current club, Birmingham City.

“Chris is a fantastic ambassador for football, as well as an ideal role model for all aspiring managers and coaches. With the move to St. George’s Park next year, the LMA is looking forward to an exciting new period of development and we look forward to Chris’s contribution”.

The International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) premier series, the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, today welcomed Rock-It Cargo as a new sponsor.

Rock-It Cargo is renowned in its extensive freight services particularly in concert and event touring, serving for U2, PINK, The Police, Boeing, APR Energy, Cirque Du Soleil and the PGA Tour. Rock-It Cargo is the sixth Series partner, titled as Official Transport Logistic Services of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series.

Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member, said: “It is our great pleasure to have partnerships with such a professional logistic partner. Rock-It Cargo has a great reputation in the concert touring industry and we are delighted to tie in with them on the Series events worldwide.”

Andreas Mattick, Managing Director of Rock-it Cargo Germany GmbH, said: “Similar to the needs of a triathlon athlete, a sport logistics provider also requires persistence, focus, a good strategy and a strong will to achieve their targets. That’s why we’re extremely pleased to support the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series.”

Paul Coleman, Managing Director of ITU World Championship Series, said: “We are extremely delighted that Rock-It Cargo finds the partnership as enhancing its brand image. ITU is keen to establish win-win partnerships with global brands, and the new partnership with Rock-It Cargo is an excellent showcase demonstrating the Series as a major sport platform.”

Entering its third year, the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series is the premier triathlon series in the world and the most competitive. Athletes compete in seven Series events vying for the title of ITU Triathlon World Champion. In 2011, the Series will be staged in seven world-class sites. Starting off in Sydney in April and touching down in Yokohama, Madrid, Kitzbühel, Hamburg, London and finishing in Beijing for the Grand Final in September.

The deal is brokered by Upsolut Event GmbH, ITU’s Organisation and Marketing Partner. Existing partners and sponsors of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series are: Dextro Energy, Suunto, Skins, Specialized and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

Charles Green, allergist Rangers chief has threatened legal action against any players who refuse to transfer their contracts to his new company and any clubs who attempt to sign those players.

Steven Naismith and Steven Whittaker both announced their objections to transferring their contracts to newco Rangers and confirmed they will not report back to Murray Park for training this week and consider themselves free to find new clubs.

Green responded by reiterating previous warnings that he will challenge any attempts by players to walk away from his club for nothing.

He said in a statement: “It is a great pity that certain players have chosen this time to attempt to tear up their contracts and walk away from the club.

“The club is facing massive challenges in terms of its league status and the last thing the fans want to see is a dispute between the club and players.

“However, it appears that is the route several players are choosing. I can assure those players and clubs who may be interested in signing them that Rangers will seek damages for breach of contract and for inducement to break contracts.’

Konul Nurullayeva an Olympic executive has been named the new CEO to lead Baku’s bid for the 2020 Summer Games.

Nurullayeva heads an international relations department at Azerbaijan’s National Olympic Committee and is secretary general of several national sports federations.

She says her goal will be “to bring the joys and passions of the world’s greatest sporting event to the Caucasus for the first time.”

Azerbaijan’s Minister for Youth and Sport Azad Rahimov calls Nurullayeva a “great example and inspiration to the young people of Azerbaijan.”

Baku is competing against Doha, Qatar; Istanbul, Turkey; Madrid; Rome; and Tokyo. The IOC will select the host city in Sept. 2013.

Watford have confirmed their potential takeover by the Pozzo family remains on track.

The announcement comes after current owner Laurence Bassini claimed earlier on Friday that the deal was off, stating the interested party “don’t have the money”.

However, the npower Championship club have now moved to set the record straight.

A club statement read: “Despite the recent remarks, the deal for the sale of Watford FC to the Pozzo family is progressing nicely.

“There is no issue with funds and both parties are hoping to conclude shortly.”

The Hornets confirmed earlier this week they had agreed a deal in principle to sell the club to the Pozzo family.

The Italians already own Serie A side Udinese and Spanish team Granada and looked well poised to take the reins at Vicarage Road, with Gianfranco Zola even heavily linked with a prospective role at Vicarage Road.

But Bassini, who bought the Hertfordshire outfit 15 months ago, this afternoon told the Watford Observer: “They don’t have the money (I want for the takeover) so I’m not doing the deal.

“They didn’t provide the proof of funds and it is not transparent enough so that is that.

“They have so many partners but they don’t have the money.

“The deal is definitely off. They do not have the money. What can I do?”

But the club still believe the deal is going ahead.

Malaysia’s HRH Prince Tunku Imraan has been elected the new president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) after Jamaican Michael Fennell had stepped down earlier this year after a 17-year spell.

Along with this appointment South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee President Gideon Sam was elected Vice President of the CGF, both announced on Friday.

Sam’s election is seen as a major coup for the South African sports body. 

Imran has served 11 years on the CGF Board as vice-president.

Sam, a veteran South African sports administrator, has been president of South Africa’s Olympic governing body since 2008.

He has previously headed up the national swimming federation as well as the triathlon code.

Sam described his election as a humbling experience

“I am looking forward to helping the Commonwealth Games movement go from strength to strength and making sure that it is afforded due recognition in the sporting arena,” he said.

The other vice-president’s position will be filled by Canada’s Bruce Robertson.

The Congress is also expected to announce the winner of the host city for the 2018 Commonwealth Games with Hambantoto in Sri Lanka and Gold Coast in Australia the two bidding cities.